Eat More to Weigh Less

We lose muscle mass after middle age, which slows metabolism and can lead to weight gain. Research shows that diets with up to 50-percent protein may help and are safe for most (except those with kidney disease). A 130-pound adult could aim for 70 grams daily. These substitutions will add protein—but won’t add lots of fat and calories.

Overate your way through the holidays and looking to slim down in the new year? Discover the best and worst weight-loss foods, plus advice based on the latest research in our eight most popular weight loss articles of 2012.>>

One frustrating thing about trying to lose weight is the snail’s pace at which the pounds seem to drop off. The more weight you lose, the harder your body fights to hold on to the calories it gets and the fewer calories it burns. But what if you could turbo-change your weight loss efforts? You can by boosting your metabolism with these helpful tips.>>

A quick weight loss program might sound like a good idea at the time, but you’ll soon discover that fad diets can be more dangerous to your health than beneficial to it. Here are four reasons why fad diets are bad for you, plus get tips on how to create a diet plan that helps you lose the extra pounds safely—and keep them off.>>

When it comes to being overweight, you know the usual suspects: too many calories, too much sugar and fat, not enough exercise. But there’s much more to weight gain than meets the eye. You may not realize it, but these five factors could be making you fat.>>

As the Reader’s Digest global poll shows, people around the world are struggling with their weight. But that’s not to say that obesity is our collective destiny. In fact, just about every culture has some custom that can keep people lean, and these folkways can form the basis for a potent international weight-loss plan.>>

Shave just 200 calories a day from your diet -or burn them off with simple activities- and you could lose 22 pounds in a year. Start with one or more of these easy ideas and you won't even notice that you're working towards weightloss.>>